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59 Sign Up at For Future’s Sake Vote Launch
Helping Māori aged 18-29 understand the value of their vote is a key driver of a new programme to get more whānau enrolled and ready to go to the polls at the next General Election.
Young Dad With No Farming Background Wins Ahuwhenua
Swapping his Swanndri for a suit for the very first time, Hawke’s Bay shepherd Jordan Biddle took a deep breath before crossing the stage in front of 700 people to claim the title of Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer for 2017.
Ngāti Rangi Finds Work for 220 in Ruapehu
About 400 people gathered at the War Memorial Hall in Whanganui in July for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards.
Waikato Chefs Battle Matariki Inspired Dishes
After a nine hour round trip in the car, Māori leader Willie Te Aho was delighted when the fancy restaurant he stopped at in Hamilton had a special menu to mark the Māori New Year.
Healing Wounds at Parihaka
Tears were shed at Parihaka last month when more than a thousand people gathered to hear the Crown apologise for desecrating the peaceful Taranaki settlement in 1881.
New iwi business finds work for 220 locals since opening
About 400 people gathered at the War Memorial Hall in Whanganui on Saturday evening for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards.
Te Puni Kōkiri supports Matariki celebration
Te Puni Kōkiri in Te Waipounamu are proud to be supporting the Matariki Fashion Show.
Te Puni Kōkiri supporting Māori led developments
Te Puni Kōkiri has signed agreements with the Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) and NZ Māori Tourism (NZMT) today ahead of plans to invest more than $15 million into both agencies over the next three years.
Spotlight on Thriving Maori Businesses in Whanganui Region
The finalists for the inaugural Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Awards have been announced, showcasing a variety of successful Māori ventures in the Whanganui region.
Māori Family Violence Infographic
This resource introduces a set of indicators collated from a range of agencies which show that the impact of Māori family violence extends beyond the whānau and has a high social and financial cost to society. The infographic was developed in 2017 for a wider discussion on family violence and uses data from the period 2009-2012. There may be more recent information available from other sources including https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/mrc/fvdrc/
Initialled Vesting Agreement for the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Below is a copy of the Agreement to Introduce a Bill Vesting The Business of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Māori Wardens Conference held to discuss proposed plans for an independent future
Three hundred Māori Wardens from around Aotearoa travelled to Rotorua on 1 June to discuss two key kaupapa that could move Māori Wardens towards an independent future.
$21m boost for Māori language and culture
Budget 2017 will provide an extra $21 million of operating funding over the next four years for Māori language initiatives to support the continued revitalisation of te reo and Māori culture, Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says.
$28m boost for whānau-centred initiatives
More whānau will get access to Whānau Ora support across the country with the injection of $10 million of new operating funding over four years in this year’s Budget, says Whānau Ora Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Budget 2017: $27m for marae and Māori housing
The special significance of marae to Māori and communities is being acknowledged in this year’s Budget with $10 million over four years allocated to help repair and restore whare and revitalise the paepae, building resilience of those charged with maintaining the protocols of marae, says Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Māori Land Service to support land owners
Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says $31 million of funding will be dedicated to establish phase one of the Māori Land Service.
More jobs in Māori tourism and regions
Māori tourism operators will be able to create new employment opportunities for whānau with $10 million of operating funding over four years in this year’s Budget, Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says.
Myrtle Rust Appears In Taranaki
Testing by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today revealed myrtle rust infection at a plant nursery in Taranaki.
Members of the public who believe they have seen signs of myrtle rust are advised:
• Do not touch it or the plant
• Take a photo of the rust and the plant
• Call MPI's Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66.
Waihiko - Digitising Māori Stories
Waihiko, an opportunity for rangatahi to be immersed in a kaupapa Māori creative digital space.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.
Te Ture Whenua Māori Reform UPDATE May 2017
This new booklet updates you on where the landmark reform of Māori land law is up to, what has been achieved and what is coming up.
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust Notification of Draft Deed of Mandate for Treaty of Waitangi Settlement Negotiations for Ngāti Hāua
The Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS) invites submissions, views or inquiries concerning the Draft Deed of Mandate of the Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust (NHIT) for the settlement negotiations of the historical Treaty claims of Ngāti Hāua.
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust Notification of Draft Deed of Mandate for Treaty of Waitangi Settlement Negotiations for Ngāti Hāua
The Office of Treaty Settlements (OTS) invites submissions, views or inquiries concerning the Draft Deed of Mandate of the Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust (NHIT) for the settlement negotiations of the historical Treaty claims of Ngāti Hāua.
Video - Rangatahi Tumeke
Rangatahi Tumeke is a camp hosted in the Catlins for educating youth on discovering mahinga kai, traditional maori experiences and surviving outdoors. Some of the kaupapa for Rangatahi Tumeke involves, Fishing / Eeling, Kayaking, Te Reo Language, Maurakau, Hiking / Tramping, Raranga, Weaving, Māori Carving and more.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Te Kākano o te Totara
Te Kākano o te Totara is a development programme created by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. Te Putahitanga seeks to nurture emerging leaders that are recognised by their whānau or community as future champions of Whānau Ora. The initiative is aimed at emerging leaders who are actively involved in the advancement of their whānau. Te Kākano o te Totara supports the growth of these emerging leaders through wānanga, networking, coaching, and mentors to pursue whānau transformation.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Te Huarahi Oranga
Hale Compound and Conditioning is all about Hauora and improving Whānau Ora through changing mindsets and mobilising whānau to be proactive with their physical and mental wellbeing.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu